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A multifocal lens that is used in cataract procedures has focus on long distance and also near distance. Cataract surgery when done by implanting multifocal intra-ocular lenses, bestows clear closeup vision to the person who is getting operated for loss of vision. People of different ages having an unclear vision and difficulty in viewing distant as well as near objects can get their vision restored through this surgery.

Scientists are still working on finding the factors that result in cataract formation disturbing the quality of one's vision. However, few factors that are perceived to be responsible for formation of cataract in people of different age groups are as follows:

Corticosteroids - Corticosteroids which are used by patients suffering from mental disorders, liver diseases and many other bodily diseases are known to trigger formation of cataracts in patients.

Radiation treatment - Cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy as part of treatment are likely to get cataract too.

Myopia - People suffering from near-sightedness or in medical terms - myopia, are at heightened risk of developing cataract.

Previous eye surgery - People who have already undergone any artificial eye implant are also at risk of having cataract.

Heavy drinking and smoking - Drinkers as well as smokers are at a very high risk of developing cataract and a slew of different eye disorders.

Blood sugar - People suffering from diabetes are at a marked risk of getting cataract in a very young age as compared to non-diabetic group. Blood sugar has a very close connection with eye health and cataracts.

Overproduction of oxidants - Overproduction of oxidants causes cataracts and also affects genetic material of cells. Exposure to smoke, toxins and chemicals, leads to reactions that cause excess production of oxidants.